Who’s Hanny? What’s a Voorwerp? How’s Hubble involved? See the WORLD RELEASE of the GRAPHIC NOVEL that explains it all. We’ll have music. We’ll have giveaways. We’ll have door prizes (think 4 foot posters of some of the comic’s art). We’ll have THE GRAPHIC NOVEL! Like costumes? We’re having a ‘Dress Like a Voorwerp’ costume contest (think green). We’re throwing in some space science as well since, really, that’s why we’re all here!

11:30pm – 3:00amLIVE ASTRONOMY!!

by William C. Keel, Ph.D

203 (Hilton)

Join Dr. Keel late night in ‘Live TeleAstronomy’ – you in GA – the telescope in Chile!

In 1986 the Challenger Shuttle exploded and took the lives of its 7 astronauts; it also changed the lives of their families forever. For Commander Dick Scobee&39; wife June, that day was also the impetus for the beginning of the Challenger Center for Space Science Education. 24 years later with the Centers thriving, Dr. June Scobee Rodgers teams with husband & wife writers Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Modesta for a series of books geared to interest young adults in space science.

2:30pm – 3:30pmJames Marsters: Astronaut – The Story of Apollo 11

by James Marsters

Crystal Ballroom
(Hilton – Lobby Level)

‘MoonShot’ – in a brilliant performance, Marsters IS Buzz Aldrin! A discussion on portraying a Living Legend in the most famous event in history.*** Important Note *** THIS PANEL IS SPECIFICALLY SPACE RELATED ONLY! Everyone is welcome but please be aware James Marsters will only be discussing his role as Buzz Aldrin and other issues related to the movie ‘MoonShot’.

James Marsters announced today that he has had to cancel his appearance at Dragon*Con 2010 due to filming commitments for the upcoming SyFy series ‘Three Inches’. This is unfortunate news for us the fans but we do wish James good luck and look forward to seeing him on our TV screens again in the near future.

4:00pm – 5:00pmOur Solar System: 1 Star, 9 8 Planets & 168+ Moons

by William Keel, Ph.D

203 (Hilton)

You know all about our Solar System, right? WRONG! It’s NOT the Solar System of your youth & losing 1 planet is only the beginning.

5:30pm – 6:30pmDAWN: Icy Asteroids & Ion Engines

by Kevin Grazier, Ph.D

203 (Hilton)

Ultra efficient engines, only 425kg of propellant, stops at Vesta & Ceres – all to shed new light on the early beginnings of our Solar System.

7:00pm – 8:00pmCassini: Saturn’s Rings & Moons & Things

by Kim Steaman

203 (Hilton)

Cassini has been unveiling secrets of the Saturn system for 7 years. Discovered this year – ‘hot’ spots on Enceladus. Don’t you want to know more?